The story was too tragic! I hated how they made me feel.It is too complicated,crazy and at times edgy and I honestly don't know what affected me the most.Is it Reehan as the terrorist and being killed by his own wife or is it about their undying love for each other? Or wasa it about the choices each of them made and has to make?If given the chance to undo the end part,Did Zooni wish she did the other way around?

I don't know if I enjoyed the movie because of the unique and very creative plot or maybe It has something to do with my admiration for both actors.My favorite bollywood actor Aamir Khan is impressive as always while Kajol is beautiful as always.I was surprised at the beggining to see Aamir partnered with Kajol so I have the impression that this movie is not limited to romance but something more than that because for all I know,Aamir Khan don't usually do hard core romantic movies.Kajol is known for her romantic and being partnered with Aamir must be something with a great story twist.Turns out I was right all along.I also love Aamir Khan's role and character as a naturally flirt and easy go lucky guy with a long hair.He was so funny and lovable.Of course it goes with the beauty of Kajol.As always,she seemed to master her romantic roles and everything seemed very natural.She's definitely one of bollywoods best actresses of all time!

There were lots of funny scenes and very memorable scenes that I love like when little Reenan delivered a milk drink for him and joke that it was a poison to make him heal faster so he can leave them soonest.I so love the exchange of poetic messages and and so with the musical.It is just very romantic!Lots of moments I was laughing and feel like dancing and celebrate life.Actually it's all mixed emotion.I was so happy then I didn't realize I was also crying.There was a scene that reminded me again of my desire to mother a child but I cried instead because it reminded me of my fear.As much as I wanted to have kids badly,I have a huge fear that I might inherit some of my mother's trait and it scares me thinking of it.Thus,if I were to chose,I would rather not have a child than to have one and treat them like my mother does.

There were also symbolic and very meaningful scenes like the first meet was love at first sight and then fate brought them together again when Reehan collapsed in Zooni's doorstep after 7 years of not seeing each other.Does it really mean that there's one love for everyone that even the length of time cannot separate them?

There were also confusing part but very logical I think.It was the end part when Zooni's father accidentally got killed because of Reenan and he killed her uncle too in defense.But no matter how much he tried fighting for his life, it was Zooni who killed him.The love of his life.The reason of him trying to leave again.It's hard to understand but I know it sends us a strong message that there are people when confronted with such choices,they are compelled to do the right thing rather than to choose what they just wanted for themselves.

Lesson? Don't date a very attractive,poetic and romantic guy with a long hair who can dance & sing specially if you're blind and deaf .Nah,just kidding.Lesson is I actually don't know.Because right now,I don't want to talk about love and family specially children.It just hurts so much to even think of it right now.

The movie has two major parts.For the first half,it was just pure romance and fun time .It talks about the love story of a blind Zooni and how she met Rehan.Her parents worry so much that she might not meet her prince but when she took a trip to Delhi,she met the coolest tour guide whom they both fell in love instantly.She easily trusted Renan even without knowing anything muvh about him.He was her first and only love.Then everything happened so fast.Renan kept saying he don't believe in love but during Zooni's last day in the city,he cannot resist so he went after her and asked her to marry him to which she agreed with her parents blessing.The getting to know each other was really short.Then comes the wedding and the new life.The changes in Reenan is freaking him off and the trust she gave him puts him in a difficult situation.She's an only child and is really close to her parents.Before the wedding,she consulted a doctor to which she was told there's a chance that she can see again through retinal replacement.Renan insist that they will take the chance.During her operation,there was a bombing at President's place and lots of people died.The operation was succesful but she was told Reenan was one of those who died during the bombing.

The other half of the story,it was revealed that Reenan was a trained terrorist.He was sent on a mission to bomb the place.When he met Zooni,he fell in love but he has to make his choice and leave not to drag her into his so called storm.He had repeatedly hinted that she don't deserve him but Zooni is so willing to build a relationship and future with him.So he fake his death so she can just forget him.

After 7 years,Reenan was chased by authorities and he managed to escaped but was shot couple of times and was wounded badly.He managed to escaped until he reached a house where he collapse on the doorstep.He was taken in and was treated well and stayed there for 7 days to heal his wounds.To his surprise,it was Zooni's house.She's got a son and she's living with his father because her mom died a couple of years ago.He was freaked out but he managed to keep things to himself as Zooni cannot recognize him because she never had the chance to see him physically.But during his short stay,Zooni started to feel that he reminded him of her sons father.There's one scene that I love when little Reenan delivered a drink to him and jokingly told him it's a poison.Then he jokingly said it was sent by her mother to help him heal faster so he can leave them.It was the first time he ever smiled and he started to feel tenderness and passion towards Zooni and his son.At first,he was rude and had bad temper but when he can't contain what he feel towards her,he admitted he was Reehan trying to explain why he left her and convinving her to forgive and accept him again.Of course at first,father and daughter confronted him angrily.He felt so guilty that he attempted to leave but Zooni begged him to stay this time.They commited to each other again and lived as a happy family still keeping his dark secret.

Later on,Zooni's father discovered who he really is and they fall into an argument to which Reehan accidentally killed Zooni's father.Her uncle who was also a Colonel witnessed everything so he was forced to kill him as well.Zooni informed the authority that the terrorist they were looking for might be her husband.Reehan followed Zooni who locked and stayed at her uncle's house to confront her.Torn between love and doing the right thing,she opened the door for him.Reehan tried his best to confront Zooni to give him the electronic gadget sort of like a very powerful bomb so he can save all their lives but the authorities arrived.He asked her to give him time to carry his last mission promising her to come back to her the following day.Zooni was torn and don't know what to do.Will she let her heart decide for her or will she do the right thing?She followed him outside warning him to stop but Reehan continued walking.She shot him first for a warning but still he never looked back.She told him she loves him so much before shooting him thrice killing him.The movie ended with both mother and son visiting grandpa and papa's grave.

QUOTED

Ruby:Your bag has more content than your brain!****Z: My father said a man who can't be loyal to his work can't be loyal to anything***Most Romantic Scene

Z: So how are you going to show Delhi to a blind girl?R: Can you see me?Z: NoR: What's my voice like?Z: Like a thunder before a stormR:What do I smell like?Z:Like the earth after the first rainR:What do I feel like?Z:Like a prince in a beggars clothingR: And just like this,you will see Delhi****If I haven't seen any blood,how could colors of blood scare me?-Zooni***Rehan: They say this water can heal and make miracles and I hope it does for youZooni: No one ever asked that for meRehan: I'm not asking for you.I'm asking for me.Perhaps if your eyes are open then maybe you can make your mouth shut(Bitchy but sweet)****R:Oh God! it's always mother says..father says...what does Zooni says?Z: I like you*****Your life is precious.Don't waste your life on someone.Not certainly on me -Rehan_________________Give your love to the one who loves you but give your self respect to the only one who is willing to be destroyed in love-mom_____________Sometimes,to understand yourself,you have to see yourself in someone's eyes-Reehan

a Hindi romantic comedy drama film, released in India and the United Kingdom on 16 October 1998. It was written and directed by Karan Johar, and starred the popular on-screen pair of Shahrukh Khan and Kajol in their fourth film together. Rani Mukerji featured in a supporting role, while Salman Khan had an extended guest appearance. Rahul Khanna (Shah Rukh Khan) and tomboy Anjali Sharma (Kajol) are best friends in St. Xavier's College. The college principal Mr. Malhotra (Anupam Kher) has a beautiful daughter Tina (Rani Mukerji), who comes to St. Xavier's from London to finish her degree. She becomes friends with both Rahul and Anjali. When Anjali realizes that she is in love with Rahul, she is encouraged by her motherly housekeeper Rifat Bi (Himani Shivpuri) to tell him so. Instead, Anjali is left heartbroken when Rahul tells her that he loves Tina. Anjali decides to leave college and shares a tearful goodbye with Rahul, going away from Rahul and Tina's lives forever. Tina then realizes that she came between two best friends who actually loved each other. After college, Rahul marries Tina and, in a year of marriage, Tina gives birth to a baby girl. Tina has complications in her pregnancy and has little time left, so she writes eight letters to her daughter (one for each of her first eight birthdays), so that she will know her mother. Before dying, Tina asks Rahul to name their daughter Anjali. Eight years pass, and Rahul is a single parent living with his daughter and loving mother (Farida Jalal). On her eighth birthday, little Anjali Khanna (Sana Saeed) reads the last and most important letter that her mother left her; it tells the story of Anjali Sharma and how she was always Rahul's true love. Anjali Khanna is given the mission of reuniting Rahul with Anjali Sharma and bringing back Rahul's lost love. Anjali Sharma is no longer the tomboy she was in college; she is now more feminine, and is engaged to Aman Mehra (Salman Khan). However, she explains to her mother (Reema Lagoo) that she does not really love him and is marrying him as a compromise as she feels she can never love again after losing Rahul. Aman also suspects that she does not really love him. Anjali Khanna and her grandmother search for Anjali Sharma and soon learn that she is going to be working at a summer camp. They travel there, with a plan to later lure Rahul to come as well, and the two Anjalis meet each other. One night while watching television, Anjali Sharma realizes she has met her best friend's daughter, and that Tina is dead. Rahul soon arrives at Camp Sunshine, where he and Anjali Sharma are surprised and delighted to see each other again, sharing a sweet reunion. Throughout the days spent at the camp, Rahul and Anjali feel themselves falling in love. However, Anjali remembers that she is engaged and feels guilty. Aman arrives and tells Rahul that he is Anjali's fiancee. Rahul is heartbroken but congratulates Anjali. She takes this as him rejecting her again, so she leaves summer camp and decides to get married to Aman as soon as possible. After seeing Tina in a dream, Rahul and his family go to Anjali's wedding, where Rahul silently confesses to Anjali that he loves her, and watches in tears as she is brought forth for the wedding. Realizing this, Anjali is hesitant to go on with the marriage, and stands weeping. Aman notices the tears in her eyes and realizes that she has always been in love with Rahul. He releases Anjali from the engagement and tells her to marry Rahul. Rahul and Anjali have an emotional hug and as the two marry, little Anjali has a vision of Tina smiling and giving her the thumbs up. (Source:Wikipedia)

MY PERSONAL REVIEW

The movie looks very silly and ridiculous but still very entertaining.It kept me laughing the whole time I'm watching it. It's just a feel good movie and fun time taking advantage of Khan and Kajol's on screen chemistry.It was one of the corniest romantic movies that I ever watched but I still watched it til the end and I don't know how that happened! Maybe it has something to do with the irresistable on screen chemistry of both actors.Or maybe it reminds me of old times like those 1990's Pinoy most popular and powerful love teams of Wowie De Guzman and Judy Anne Santos,Marvin Augustine and Jolina Magadangal,Robin Padilla and Vina Morales etc.Or maybe,I have enjoyed the dancing and singing parts. In terms of story quality,I would say it's an epic fail because there are lots of things that doesn't seem right.There’s a whole trainwreck sub-plot theme that suggests it’s just fine to harass women — they like it! It makes them hot! The College scenes when Rahul first met his future -to- be wife? He was constantly bullying her.Also when he reunite with Anjali in childrens camp,they acted like they were in college and started bullying each other infront of the children.In reality,no teacher can act stupidly like that in front of her students.Another thing,it doesn't seem appropriate for little Anjali to take responsibility of her father's romantic issues.Why would Tina burden her daughter with matters of the heart?What does she knew about life at that early age? I think the biggest turn off for me is the story itself.It's neatly fixed and very predictable.The best friend turned lovers drama is not new to me.The death of Tina in the begining and the wrecked wedding ceremony in the end just to give way for both of them is a ridiculous idea.

Anyways,I commend all the main characters for putting sense and charm to a story that doesn't make sense at all.The movie has a an irresistable charm within the main characters that made me laugh and enjoy watching from beggining to end.

LAGAAN (Land Tax) ONCE UPON A TIME IN INDIA8/19/13

SUMMARY

Lagaan (Land Tax) is a 2001 Indian epic sports drama film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Aamir Khan, who was also the producer, stars with Gracy Singh in the lead roles; British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne play the supporting roles. Made on a budget of 25 crore (US$4.0 million), the film was shot in an ancient village near Bhuj, India. The film is set in the Victorian period of India's colonial British Raj and revolves around the peasants from a barren village who are oppressed by high taxes imposed by their rulers. They attempt to persuade the British officers to reduce the taxes because of poor agricultural production. Instead, a wager is offered: If their village team beats a British team in a game of cricket, their taxes for three years would be cancelled. After accepting this wager, the villagers face the arduous task of learning an alien game and playing for a result that will change their village's destiny. Lagaan received critical acclaim and awards at international film festivals, as well as many Indian film awards. It became the third Indian film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film after Mother India (1957) and Salaam Bombay! (1988). It was one of the biggest box office hits of 2001. In 2010, the film was ranked No. 55 in Empire magazines "The 100 Best Films of World Cinema".[5] In 2011, it was listed in Time magazine's special "The All-TIME 25 Best Sports Movies". (Source: Wikipedia)

REVIEW

It's indeed a very long movie but with no boring moments at all! Everything is entertaining,very informative and mind boggling.Each scene is packed with thrill,laughter,music and at times makes my heart beat a thousand times in just a minute specially during the game.It's really a full package!

First of all,I love the natural humor of the film.It's not trying to be funny but it is funny.It's actually painfully funny specially on how they tried to fight the Brits through sports so that they will be granted 3 years tax grace period.It was a crazy idea but through determination they learn cricket.I can say they won because they are the challenger.They are the ones who are in need and they are fighting not just to display an exceptional skill but they are fighting for their lives.For those they love.I have watched lots of Bollywood films now and I was really wondering why the Brits always have a part in their films .Now,I came to a full understanding that India was once under the British colony though I cannot remember that from my History class.Maybe I was always asleep.I like every single thing in this movie.It moved my heart and my spirit.I love their boldness and patriotism that was express in a lot of ways. They don't care about looking decently.When I saw a photo of the casts in their normal attire,I was stunned how good looking they really are.I mean they looked physically way different from how they look in the movie.It gave me that impression that their make up artist are gifted and they really have such creative minds.I love how they dance and sing songs of their own proudly.I think this is one of the unique things in their films.So far, I never watch a Bollywood movie without a musical scene.And I find it cute that makes you wanna dance with them too.I think they really love dancing and singing and they are generally happy people too .

Their patriotism towards their religion is very moving and I can't help but really admire the level of respect and discipline.They never use the name of Allah in vain even in their movies.That's one of the big difference between them and Christians.Christians use the name of God to swear or sometimes to thrash talk.Christians use the bible as some sort of decoration while for them,they really treat their Koran with respect.Christians openly curse God anytime they want.What a shame really that's why I admire their devotion and level of respect to the God they worship that even in their films,they give due respect. I love the creativeness of the story.It's really very amusing to see history and sports all together.I'm not really into sports but there are moments that I'm very interested.Because of this movie,I finally have a slight idea what cricket is and how it's played.The game was intense that is perfectly crafted into one in a million breath taking stunts.But over all,it never fail to make me laugh and cry and gasp all together.I didn't even notice three hours have passed! That's how interesting it is.

As usual,Aamir Khan's acting is exceptional.It was displayed in various ways when he chased the animal in the forest or when he is singing and dancing.Or when he is giving a speech in front of a huge crowd.Or his innocent gazes.His almira is also beautiful.As always,I admire the beauty of Indian women.It's very pleasing.Not too skinny,not too pale.It's just natural beauty and I'm always an admirer of Indian women. Funny,sweet,entertaining and patriotic.That's my over all impression of the movie.Though the result is pretty much predictable,still it never failed to insert such impressive twists from time to time all the way til the end.So my interest is not on who won but how they won.It was really an adventure.It was brilliantly executed in a way that it entertains you but never let you forget the purpose of the movie.

Dhobi Ghat

8/22/2013

SUMMARY AND REVIEWMumbai.Pretty much like the Philippines.It's easy to relate because it's like a version of Quiapo or Divisoria.Or at times,It's like a face of Litex and a piece of Payatas.It's a place that stinks that most would probably choose to avoid but it has it's charms that no one can ever know unless they take part in it.It has it's way of teaching life's important lessons that not even the educated can understand.For someone who had been living on the slum for quiet sometime,they learn survival pretty much on their own.One don't need a teacher or a master to tell them how to live.The slums made them smarter and more resourceful.The slum taught them to be hard working.SOme took the most odd job just to have something to eat.It's pretty much shame that we need such place to serve as a reminder to the better priviledge to be thankful and to appreciate whatever they have in life.

Dhobi's place for drying the laundry

You can have a job as rat killer...

The slum areas has its own story to tell.Stories that are extra ordinary and same time moving.It has its charm and beauty too that can only be noticed when you take a better look and experience it yourself.I'm not only taking about Mumbai but also the slum areas here in the Philippines.I have rented a room in Litex for more than four years and in that span of time,I learn lessons that was never taught in school or in any self help books that I have ever read.

The movie presented both the ugly and beautiful side of Mumbai.I'm really stunned as in amazed of how bold the film is.It's not to make fun or to make a direct insult to the people in the slum but it is to uplift their spirits.I can really feel the sincerity of the movie and I can sense their goal to be socially responsible.What a nice way to bring awareness through film.I didn't even consider this film as just another entertainment but I consider it as some sort of documentary.

I also love the fact that this film was told beautifully.It is on it's simplest form.No complicated scenes,not even a fancy story.It's more like a reality.At some point,it was very poetic and then half of it was like a autobiography.Like it was a story from the past trying to meet the future halfway and resulted to the present in Arun,Munna and Shai's POV.

The movie is also a story of both hope and hopelessness racing against each other.It's also a story of genuine love and honesty confronted with fears and desperation.While some of the characters started to lose hope,some finds it in the most unusual way.While some found love,some lose it.

Shai is financially secure.Got a cool job in the US.Lived in a first world country where they are more advanced in almost everything.She can do anything or everything she wanted but still,she's missing something.She was in Mumbai due to a so called "Sabbatical Vacation".She met the most honest and working gentleman who had introduced her to the humble life in Mumbai.And also,she met Arun whom she admired from a far and eventually fell in love with.Munna has all the right to invent lies to divert Shai's attention.In more than one occasion,he had the chance to kiss her.Hold her or seduce her because God know's how much he loved her but instead,Munna respected her.And that's made the love story beautiful.It was also his choice to keep Arun's new address as a secret but because it hurts him to see Shai sad,she did the right thing by giving her his new address.As a result,both of them are happy and relieved.The movie ended without any closure.But I get one thing,it's not a fairy tale that we have to wait for a happy ending.Remember,this is reality and nothing's really permanent.They left the end part to the viewers.Anyone can invent an ending to it the way they wanted it.

How ironic.It inspired Arun to paint another master piece that people would say is beautiful and inspiring.But no one knows the story behind that painting.I bet no one asked anyway.That one upon a time,there was this beautiful loving woman who came to Mumbai when she got married.And in the end,she cannot take it anymore so she killed herself.

(the main characters)

Munna served as Dhobi to both Shai and Arun

The beautiful Shai

Arun,the artist

One of my favorite scene..the smile and the place said it all :)

Or Munna's uncle desperate enough to close a deal so he can fish out big cash got him killed.When he thought finally he can pay Munna,the opposite happened.And Munna trying to avoid Shai for a long time because he felt like there's nothing of him that she'll like anyway.But what he didn't know was Shai loved everything about him and in everything he does.It's only that her heart is reserved for Arun.

The acting was really stupendous!All of them are great!The actor who played Munna is really good.He had such that innocent and longing charm.He gave me that impression that he's not an actor but a real one who lived on the slums of Mumbai and just played a part for this movie.The actress who played Shai is really very beautiful.Well,she's got that NY American accent but It doesn't surprise me.It's easy to sound American specially these days.She can speak both English and Indian very well and I find it very impressive.As usual,Aamir Khan is impressive.He's really a versatile actor.I saw him in different roles such as drama,comedy and action.

Thumbs up!What more can I say.I'm looking forward to more brave and realistic movies in the future from them.Awe-mazingly fanta-bulous!

Talaash: The Anwser Lies Within

8/18/13 SUMMARY A 2012 movie of Aamir Khan portraying the role of Inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat .Story started when famous actor Armaan Kapoor dies in a mysterious car accident.The case seemed hopeless because it's not making any sense.His not only stress about the case but more about his marriage after his son died.He can't sleep comfortably every night and that his relationship with his wife is falling apart.His wife started seeing some sort of a spirit medium so she can communicate with their son.When he found out what his wife was doing,they got into a deep argument that made the situation worse and each time things are not going well,he would drive around the streets to clear his mind.One night,while driving,a woman who introduced her name as Rosie came trying to seduce him but he politely declined and asked her to help him with case he's investigating.She agreed so they would meet sometimes not only talking about the case but about his guilt towards the death of his son because of his negligence.They became good friends too. During the investigation,it appears that Armaan was being black mailed by Shashi who used to work as a front desk at Hotel Lido, a hotel used for prostitution ring.He threatened Armaan about an old footage of him with Rosie last seen together.In fear,Armaan started paying him.It was also revealed during the investigation that he withdraw 2 million prior to his death.After a couple opf days,Sashi was found dead floating in the ocean.After learning Sashi's death,Temur decides to find the truth.He found the CD in Sashie's room.He also started blackmailing Sanjay by asking for 5 million.The money was delivered that resulted to chasing and the goons got Temur killed too.The story really got messed up because of endless blackmailing and greed. To cut it short,Surjan watched the CD and told them that he met her and her name is Rosie.He ordered his men to look for her at hotel Lido but they don't have any Rosie working there.He turns back, only to see that there is nobody there. Here, Sanjay is frightened - Surjan is driving his van into "Simran", who has appeared on the middle of the road from nowhere. Sanjay forcefully turns the van steering, causing it to fall in the water, just like Armaan's car did. Surjan finds himself trapped in the van and Sanjay dead. He tries to escape from the van that has drowned, when he sees "Simran" swimming towards the van. Simran rescues him. With all the principal people in the case dead and the case officially closed, Surjan realizes that he was being led to the killers by Simran's spirit all along. As he recalls his talks with her, he realizes where she might have been buried. Surjan succeeds in finding the body, which he later cremates. Surjan goes to keep Simran's ring in his almirah, only to find a letter from his deceased son. As Surjan reads the letter on the spot where the accident occurred, he learns that his son wants to see Surjan and Roshni happy together. Roshni comes to the spot, searching for Surjan, whereupon they reconcile. Later... in the wee hours of another night, at the same spot on the beach road, two men are seen installing a road sign that reads, "Accident Zone."

REVIEWTalaash in English means search.The movie mirrors reality.The scenes in the slum area and the story itself mirrors poverty as one of the reasons why some women opted for prostitution.That's a sad reality.The movie is an indirect message to any of us about social realities.It actually touched some important aspects that I believe is taken for granted sometimes.I also see take the movie as an eye opener to anyone of us who seemed to be lost what to prioritize in life.Or what to make out over family issues.Personal misunderstandings and other stuff that anyone encounters each day.Things that pushes us to our limits.Things that confronts us from our prioritize and what we value most in life.Things that confronts us revealing what and whom we stand for.Things that speaks of our principle and personal testimony. AS usual,another impressive Bollywood movie!The movie is well done and well expressed.Some might find the story ridiculous specially the revelation on the end part of Simran's ghost.For someone who comes from such a superstitious place like me,I don't find it ridiculous because it does happens.I cannot also tell if such belief is right or wrong.What I only know is spirits can be as powerful more than we can ever imagine and that the portrayal in the movie is close to reality.Sometimes,it does happens.Spirit mediums exist and so are the different unexplained One of the highlights of the movie was Inspector Surjan's relationship with his wife after their son's death.They said that men in India protested against Aamir Khan's negative portrayal of men.Well,they got offended but what if it really happens to some couples.I know some situations are much worse.If such things doesn't exist in real life then I suppose the number of divorces each year should decrease.I can only say,we deal with our pains different from each other.Surjan deal with his own by punishing himself.People might protest for such negative portrayal.As for me,I praise the creator of the movies for being observant and socially responsible in bringing theissues in public.Issues that couples would not usually realize sometimes that they are going through the same thing. I just like the moral lessons they have put in the film and I really wish that Pinoys too can produce such moving movies.Kudos!

EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL

4/4/13 MAIN CHARACTERSDarsheel Safary as IshaanAamir Khan as NikumbhAWARDSFilm fare Best Film Award National Film Award for Best Film on Family WelfareAcademy Awards Best Foreign Film A 2007 movie directed and Produced by Aamir Khan ,this is his Directoral Debut which garnered him many awardsPLOT [source: WIKIPEDIA] Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi (Darsheel Safary) is an eight-year-old boy who dislikes school and fails every test or exam. He finds all subjects difficult, and is belittled by his teachers and classmates. But Ishaan's internal world is rich with wonders that he is unable to convey to others, magical lands filled with colour and animated animals. He is an artist whose talent is unrecognised. Ishaan's father, Nandkishore Awasthi (Vipin Sharma), is a successful executive who expects his children to excel. His mother, housewife Maya Awasthi (Tisca Chopra), is frustrated by her inability to educate her son. Ishaan's elder brother, Yohaan (Sachet Engineer), is an exemplary scholar and athlete, which Ishaan is frequently reminded of. After receiving a particularly poor academic report, Ishaan's parents send him to a boarding school. There he sinks into a state of fear and depression, despite being befriended by Rajan (Tanay Chheda), physically disabled and one of the top students in his class. Ishaan's situation changes when a new art teacher, Ram Shankar Nikumbh (Aamir Khan), joins the school's faculty. An instructor at the Tulips School for young children with developmental disabilities, Nikumbh's teaching style is markedly different from that of his strict predecessor, and he quickly observes that Ishaan is unhappy and contributes little to class activities. He reviews Ishaan's work and concludes that his academic shortcomings are indicative of dyslexia. On his day off, Nikumbh visits Ishaan's parents and asks if he can see more of their son's work. He is stunned by the sophistication of one of Ishaan's paintings, and tells his parents that Ishaan is a bright child who processes information differently from other children in his class, but Ishaan's father is suspicious that the explanation is simply an excuse for his son's poor performance. Nikumbh demands that he read some Japanese text on a box and berates him when he cannot, giving him a glimpse into Ishaan's experience of school. Nikumbh describes dyslexia to them and explains that it is not a sign of low intelligence. He tells them he can provide extra tutoring that will help Ishaan, highlighting the boy's artistic ability evident in his many paintings and other creative works. Nikumbh subsequently brings up the topic of dyslexia in class, and offers a list of famous people who are considered dyslexic. As the students are leaving the classroom, Nikumbh asks Ishaan to remain behind and reveals to him that he too experienced the same difficulties with dyslexia. Nikumbh then visits the school's principal and obtains his permission to become Ishaan's tutor. He attempts to improve Ishaan's reading and writing by using remedial techniques developed by dyslexia specialists; Ishaan soon develops an interest in language and mathematics, and his grades improve. Towards the end of the school year Nikumbh organises an art fair for the staff and students. The competition is judged by artist Lalita Lajmi. Ishaan, with his strikingly creative style, is declared the winner and Nikumbh, who paints Ishaan's portrait, the runner-up. The principal announces that Nikumbh has been hired as the school's permanent art teacher. When Ishaan's parents meet his teachers on the last day of school they are left speechless by the transformation they see in him. Overcome with emotion, Ishaan's father thanks Nikumbh. As Ishaan is getting into the car to leave with his parents, he turns around and runs toward Nikumbh. The film ends with a freeze frame shot of Nikumbh tossing Ishaan into the air.MY REVIEW I don't even know how to start this.The last time I remember I was crying and crying and crying.I remember posting it on my FB status because I was so overwhelmed and so inspired and encouraged after watching it.Another great one from Aamir Khan.Awesome and beautifully made!

I mean really,this movie has this effect that made me cry and laugh and be inspired all at the same time.Somehow it also brought me to childhood memories.Probably the reason why I cried so much.Mine was different.He got supportive parents who are so much concerned about his academic performance.I on the other hand got no support at all from my family specially my parents but still academically performing atleast on my elementary years.I wonder how my life would be right now if my parents supported me in my studies.THEME or STORY.The theme is catchy and beyond ordinary.A lot of educational or informative movies are being produced from time to time but usually they are very general.The story of this movie is very specific.It is about the life of a dyslexic child and the bond formed between him and his art teacher is very encouraging and powerful.The story was so heart touching .Though some say it's too emotionally unrealistic It feels ok for me specially if it's coming from someone who went through it too like his teacher.I would agree that a lot of parents wouldn't know sometimes if their children is suffering from certain disorder because these days there are only few parents who can sit down and observe and know their children well.Life these days is really fast paced that a lot would say they don't have much time to even spend with their children.I was crying when the father was physically punishing Ishaan.I think there were two main reasons.First,he didn't really have time to observe or even play with his son so he knew nothing about his condition.He is like a typical father who goes to work everyday and then comes home for dinner .Second,I think he is in deep denial.He don't want to accept that his child has a disorder.Well,his first child is bright and active while Ishaan is very different.The father's pride and ego is somehow hurt.Of course it would be a disgrace for the family. Well for the mother,I think she just loves her little boy.It's usually how a mother would react in real life.The mom is the heart and soul of a family specially the kids.Moms pretty much absorbed the pain of their children.They seemed connected to them that whatever is going on in their lives,they would know.There were certain scenes that her mom wanted so much to defend Ishaan from his father's rage but she respected her husband.Watching those scenes feels like thousands of needles shot into my heart all at the same time. The story is not only about family relationships or to uplift those who are suffering from such disorder but also a great encouragement to teachers out there. " A teacher affects eternity and he can never tell where his influence stops" I once read on the book Tuesdays with Morris and I can never ever forget that.This movie is a great illustration of a passionate teacher who don't just teach for the sake of teaching but a teacher who touched his student's life.There's a bit problem to it specially when you handle a class of 60 student.Schools in our country are so jam packed so knowing your student one by one is sometimes so impossible.

Maybe it's too much one would say for a teacher to be so involved into his student's life to the point of traveling that far just to talk to his parents and defend the child but I can also assume it can also be possible though it would be one in a million case.I once had a teacher who cried for me and I felt she cared for me.I once had a teacher who praised me with the skills I have that other teachers never did.I think given the situation,it' s possible for the teacher to be connected with the kid because he himself had suffered from it but was able to overcome.I'm really eternally grateful that I had the chance to watch this.The story is indeed something that most didn't experience but many for sure can relate.Just like I said earlier,it's not only about his condition but his relationship to the people around him specially his father.I think I cried the most on the scene when he was sent into a boarding school just to catch up with his academic performance.I was crying for him .To be separated that young to his family specially to his mother and brother(the only two people in the world who can at least understand him) is so painful to watch.SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.The movie is obviously not just intended for entertainment or for money.It was made also with moral and social value that leaves anyone thinking after watching it.Or to anyone out there who might also be suffering from the same disorder .This is also an indirect message specially to parents.For me,it is more of a cause for social awareness rather than just entertainment.Media I think is the most powerful tool today that we can use to promote awareness.We don't get that a lot these days.I admire this movie for being so generous enough to produce something that will influence and inspire anyone who watches it.ON SCREEN CHEMISTRY OF CHARACTERS.The Chemistry between Aamir and Darsheel is beyond beautiful and definitely irreplaceable & authentic! I use to think chemistry usually works for love teams or leading actors of same age or whatever they were trying to put up on screen and being a movie lover myself I get to see a lot of different versions of it.But the chemistry displayed in this movie is on a different level and it was my first time to see such a unique chemistry.It seem like natural.There's something about Aamir Khan that interests me so much.Him being passionate about kids and education.I think it is one of the values displayed always in most of his films that I've watched and I respect him so much as an actor.

The connection between the two is undeniably natural and heart warming.Aamir Khan is always a delight to watch.He has that effect to either make you laugh real hard or cry too much all at the same time.Who would not want to have a teacher like him.Beside from being good looking ,he has the biggest heart ever a teacher could ever have.ACTING.Define acting and I will say "D-A-R-S-H-E-EL".I can't believe how tempestuous his acting was! I can't even believe how they got a child that suits the character perfectly.The acting is unbelievably beautiful and natural.I made my research just to make sure he is a normal kid and not dyslexic in real life.That's how convincing he is as an actor.Of course,to Aamir Khan,classy actor as always.And to the rest of the actor who added color and humor to this movie.It's really A-mazing! [as Mariah's favorite expression on American Idol]...INDIAN TOUCH.There are so many things why I'm into Bolliwood films.They have this Indian touch where in they go musical in between the movie and I loved it! I love all the songs used in this movie.I love the setting.I love the place.They get to show the beauty of India and I think it is a beautiful country.I love how naturally beautiful their women are! I love how they promote their culture and food.I love the scripting! The best part is I love how they choose their themes carefully.Well at least for the decent films like this.Watching their movie is like serving me my favorite bowl of fruit salad.It has all the heavenly taste and satisfaction I'm looking for.All the emotions mixed in a more than an hour movie is incredibly beautiful.It has drama on it.It has it's humor.It has it's inspiring tale.And usually I feel inspired after watching this movie.I am in awe of the paintings.Who ever painted those,I am in deep awe!FAVORITE SCENES. I would say the scene that made me cry a river is when he was forced by his teacher to read.He tried his best but he can't so because he was pressured to do so,he just went "blllablablabalablabla" and the teacher thought he is being hard headed.The second scene was when he excitedly answered the phone because he was expecting his parents to visit him over the week end but they didn't.It was so painful.His eyes has this natural sadness that can melt your heart out.His stare can say a lot.What an incredible acting. The scene that made me laugh real hard is the fist time of Nikumb as a teacher.He presented himself as a clown and obviously the kids enjoyed it.There's a danger though because the kids might be hard to control if the setting is always like that. There were a lot of inspiring and amazing scenes though.Like the scene when Nikumb was trying to explain to them Ishaan's situation.He forced Ishaan's father to read something on a box written in Chinese.And the father was speechless.It was explained to him that it goes the same with Ishaan.All he can see are jumbled letters that he cannot understand at all.Another inspiring scene is the part when Nikumb was trying to build up Ishaan's confidence.He talk about people who also suffered from dyslexia such as Isaac Newton,ALbert Einstein and a lot more even Agatha Christie who became one of the famous novelist up to day.The best part is when he revealed to Ishaan that he himself was once a dyslexic and it brightens the boy's face.It started a beautiful relationship between the two.I actually love the entire movie.There were really momentous ones like when Ishaan saw himself portrayed in his teacher's canvass.Empowering ones like the tight hug they shared mostly on the last episode.My tears gushes like a river on that one.I don't even know how to define the feeling I have when the two shared a final embrace!LESSONS IMPLIED.The lessons from this movie can be endless depending on where we look.For me,I'm reminded again of how unique we are from each other.There must be something that we can do that others can't.We just need to know where we excel and be good at it.This reminds me of how I envy women who are tall and lean and petite.Being with such type of people really makes me so insecure.It makes me look boring and plain as black and white.Though I learn this lesson a long long time ago I still tend to forget whenever I'm in that situation.I'm always this shy and insecure person.I have this emotional debt of an ocean.I was able to relate to some of the moods of the film in terms of loneliness like no one can actually exactly understand me and it is really very frustrating.Well,not exactly suffering from the same problem but I'm referring to the social cruelness I have experienced before.It really can shut someone down if you just give up.Worst,I never got support and love from my family.

ALLEGORY OF THE TREE CURSING IN SOLOMON ISLANDS

I think its quite true in terms of it being an allegory to the boy`s situation. After the cursing,he just gave up. He even gave up painting,which was something he loved to do. But doesn't focusing too much on the positive block out the reality of a situation? I'm all for being optimistic,but sometimes,the situation disappoints you even though you were all optimistic and positive. If you are a teacher,this movie is for you.As teachers,you must learn to consider the background and individual differences of every children you handle.I did experience different kinds of teachers and there were two kinds that I can never forget.Those who inspired me personally and those who insulted me.This is also to let teachers remember that probably most of the kids who are usually poor in class has something going on in their lives and that's for sure.It usually points as to the root cause-family problems.Being a teacher I think is the hardest profession yet very rewarding specially if you are remembered by your students as their source of inspiration.I bet what ever accomplishment each student of yours got in the future,I'm sure it makes you so proud.Love your job as a teacher and be passionate about it."A teacher affects eternity,you can never tell where your influence stops"...

Sure,there no such thing as "recognition day for teachers" every end of the school year.Or you don't get much recognition nor paid much specially public teachers.But always remember,it is a lifetime influence and no matter what happens,these kids will always remember you.So as early as now,why not create some happy memories that you will be accredited for the rest of your student's lives...

If you are a parent,this is also for you.Let your children live their own age their own time.The problem today is a lot of parents are competitive! After spending so much time in school,parents enroll their kids for tutorial.Some parent's are really control freak that when their kids grow older they don't mature.Know that you can't live forever.You can't be there always for them.Learn to let your kids learn on their own.Let them choose.Let them live their lives.Be their guide but do not control them.If you think you are doing that for their own good,sometimes you are inflicting emotional harm to them.After all,what they really need most of the time from you is your hug,your understanding and your unconditional love.Well,all parents have that of course but fail to show or express them.Some express it in the most complicated way that their children don't get it.You have to show it in the simplest way.I'm saying this as someone who never feel loved at all by my family-atleast that's what it seems to me.

We are indeed very special not only in our childhood but much more as we grow up.Growing up was really a tough one for me.Like there was always this shocking moment.It also goes with overwhelming times and does clouded times.I mean I have tried my best to learn as much as possible and somehow I did pick some important lessons along the way.Problem is,from time to time I really tend to compare myself a lot and it pulls me down.Good thing,I watched this movie.Every time I remember,I would be so reminded to instead of trying so hard to conform and be someone else I'm not,why not enhance myself more and be excellent in my own way! I also learn that the person who can understand us better are those who also experienced the most in life and really went through same thing as ours.That's why it is so hard to speak or even write about something that I know nothing about.Personally,from now on,I'll try to be more human by not quickly judging others when I know nothing about them.

And also this movie makes me realize that unconditional love can heal anything.One has to see and understand beyond what our eyes can see.Before drawing into conclusion,we really have to learn to understand.Being angry doesn't resolve anything.Ishaan's father communicate through anger and it doesn't solve anything at all. It points us to one thing,love is beyond all things.It can heal and transform even the most broken soul.

3 IDIOTS

in this country,pizza appears within 30 minutes faster than an ambulance"-Rancho

'' all is well,all is well....when life is out of control,all is well"

Rancho : "There would always be lots of exams to come but there's only one dad...

Rancho : " your mom must be beautiful"Pia : How do you know?Rancho: Well,I've already met your dad ,(then Rancho imitates) " life is a race,if you dont run you will be left behind..."

REFLECTION FROM THE MOVIE

4/12/2011

I would say this is one of the movies that I would never ever forget.I was interested to watch this movie due to Cata and France persuing me to watch it.So right after my jogging session with Frances in UP,I grab a DVD,went home and immidiately watch it.Turns out I super love this movie! I encourged some friends to watch it too! In fact,I became a super fan and even a free promoter of this movie.Leo and I tried singing the songs featured in the movie even though we don't have any idea what it actually mean since the songs are in Indian language.We just know the lyrics is inspiring and it has an amazing positive impact!

I agreed to Cata's reaction to the movie after watching it.Indeed there were no boring moments! It's very entertaining and very eduational.The setting is very good and the casts were perfectly super in portraying their roles .

The story started at an engineering college -ICE where a professor named Virus pressured his students too much to the point that it made them commit suicide.But the trio never give up in supporting each other.They were so much different in terms of passion and abilities but they had encourage each other to face and overcome all the challenges that come along their way.There were personal challenges,conflict of interest and burdens that needed solution but they tried figuring it altogether and trying to resolve it together.They were tested in every aspect and that's what made their life very unique and interesting.A guy like Rancho who is a real genius can be as naughty as he can be but same time has got perfect scores for all his exams.Inspite of his being "mr cool guy" ,he is actually a very supportive and thoughtful friend who's scared to woo the woman he loves.He can actually do everything for his friends.He is someone who won't leave you in times of trouble.He has a very big heart.He didn't compete his friends.He supported them and positively challenged them to follow what their heart wanted.Though they were treated by their professor as idiot and rusticated,still they never give up.Because of Rancho,his two friends was able to have the courage to face their fears until they became succesful in their career.

After I watched this movie,I was so much amazed that I wanted to watch it over and over again!The story is so amazing and it presented several facts and lessons in life that can happen to anyone specially to college students.I was also amazed of the friendship thing.I mean, I would be the happiest creature on earth If only I can meet a friend like Rancho.Someone who can be your friend for life.Someone who won't compete you,but same time not spoil you.Someone who is very intelligent but never let you feel like a nobody or an idiot.I laugh so much and same time cry in this movie.I realized the beauty of a true genuine friendsip.I actually might not have anybody like Rancho but I'm thankful because I'm reminded of some genuine friends I have who helped me moving each day.

I mean we each have our unique story.Specially when it comes to friends .The feeling of having someone in my life who can understand me even without saying much is awesome! Friendship is not about boasting what we've got or even demanding things that we don't have.It's not about who's better than who but it is about having someone beside you .Someone who don't envy and don't compete you.Someone who would respect you for who you are.Someone who would not brag about his acomplishments just to make you feel small.Someone who won't let you feel left out.Someone inspite of his achievements he never let you feel you've got nothing.Someone who can find time to suport you.Someone who can offer a shoulder to lean on.In short,someone succesful but very humble because every single day, you just don't feel he is way too much ahead you.You just know there's someone beside you who can do everything for you and is willing to sacrifice much just to make you happy...

The Character of Rancho in the movie displayed a person who doesn't even chase anybody because he was being chase by other people,even the person he loves most.He remains a legend and his friends will definitely look for him because he is unforgotten....because in life..it is indeed true that in the end,whatever you do to others will get back to you.If you show kindness and respect,you'll harvest the same.

Another interesting part in the movie that I love the most is the expression "all is well".I adopted this strategy personally.At times that I feel bursting in anger and frustration or disappointment I would put my right hand on my chest and whispers to myself,"glow,all is well".....

This is actually so true.When we worry over things that are meant to happen in the future,we are wasting our time.When we feel so down over things that already happened,we are just wasting our emotions.We are crying over spilled milk.When we get angry over things that doesn't meet our expectations all we've got to do to stop ourselves from getting into trouble is to say "all is well" .That's true,all things happen for a good reason and so from time to time remember always that all should be well,if not for now at least in the future all will be well!

What an amazing movie!

My Name Is Khan

" Themes According to Karan Johar, writer, co-producer and director of My Name Is Khan, the film is about "a multitude of perspectives of the various opinions, facts, and propaganda that comes with the global issue of discrimination and intolerance towards a race of people completely unassociated with the evils of terrorism."[12] In an interview, Shahrukh Khan stated that My Name Is Khan is "not about terrorism, or 9/11. It’s about a relationship between two people, between an individual and the State, and between an individual and the country. In short, there are the three important components: a love story, Islam, and a mild form of autism."[13]

"I think it’s an exceptionally relevant time, as the unity of our nation is of paramount importance, and I am very happy to witness such a movement in front of my eyes. We are all coming together to fight for a common cause – called humanity. Everyone knows that terrorism has no religion and it will never have a religion. As a filmmaker, I believe that I have a social responsibility and I promise to fulfill that."[14]

– Karan Johar's response to the increased unification between Hindus and Muslims in India, especially after 26/11 Khan also noted that the film focuses on themes concerning "the relationship between the Western world and Islam and how that has changed over the past few years." He describes the film as about "the journey of one family and how it changes because of 9/11" and suggests "we touch upon that in a very unbiased and educated way."[15] He also stated that, "it’s not about a disabled man’s fight against disability. It’s a disabled man’s fight against the disability that exists in the world—terrorism, hatred, fighting ...My Name is Khan is also about Islam and the way the world looks at Islam but we are not taking any sides. We are only trying to say that there are only good people and bad people. There are no good Hindus, bad Hindus, good Christians, bad Christians. Either you are a good person or a bad person. Religion is not the criterion, humanity is."[16]

Karan Johar explained that MNIK lacked "quintessential pre-requisite elements", describing it as "a story with a strong message, professing humanity and goodness and putting it out on a big cinematic scale." He also affirmed that the film would "open windows and doors to many people who have stories to tell and are shy to put their story on the celluloid." When asked about comparisons between the film and the 2009 release Kurbaan, noting that both have dealt with similar topics, he added: "I'd say that Kurbaan didn't have 'hope', whereas MNIK had 'hope'. Kurbaan was more darker, grittier and a grey look at a situation, whereas MNIK is a hopeful, far more positive and a lot more positivity in its finishing reels with a triumph to the human spirit. Kurbaan was very cinematic and interesting in its approach but it didn't offer a solution. Rather it just tells the problem. MNIK offers you that solution."[17] " - FROM WIKIPEDIA

unforgetable line : "My name is KHAN and I want to tell the US President that I am not a TERRORIST"...

QUOTABLE LINES

" Always remember son,there are only two types of person in this world.Those good people who do good and those bad people who do bad"... -Khan's mother

"What I don't understand is when you entered other people's home and they will tell you to feel at home like treat it as your own home.I think that makes no sense at all because it's not your own house at all"... -KHAN

A VERY INSPIRING SELF INTRODUCTION OF KHAN

Rizvan was asked by his brother to sell beauty products to beauty salon in San Francisco.And one day,he was standing in a salon where MAndira was working and said.

Hi,My NAme is Rizvan KhAn,(from the epiglotis) and I'm diagnosed with ASPERGERS SYNDROME.I have a problem with expressing and understanding feelings but It doesn't mean I'm always angry.My Ammi (mother) told me that there are only two types of people in this world-those who do good and those who do bad.I am a good person.My Bhai (brother) asked me to sell these beauty products that I don't have any idea.But I tried them all on myself and my facial skin is like that of a new bride...

FUNNY LINES

(on their honeymoon bed)

Khan:(check the time) "I think we should do it already"...

Madira: (blushed and was a bit uncomfortable says "For a minute" (meaning she just want to be composed and ready herself)

Khan: No,no,no... it should be longer than a minute....(khan who always think of things literally.Very intelligent but emotionally challenged.

========KHAN: (just got home,approached her wife MAdira who's preparing dinner and said; "Can we have sex?"MAndira : (a bit surprise and grinning) As in nOw!?(in a way direct but very sweet.At least Khan is very honest all the time).

=========MAndira : Argggg,I want to kill myself! (she means it as an expression)Khan : Freaks out and keeps on saying No,no,no,no,Don't kill yourself!Don't kill yourself! (he thought she'll do it for real)(so MAndira find a way to blackmail Khan whenever she wanted him to do something )==============Mandira : So how many produCts do you have? I'll buy 6 boxes.Rizvan : Oh no,you don't need that much.Our products expires in 6 months.You just need 4.MAndira: Hmm,cool! A businessman who tells the truth!Rizvan: Yes,I'm a good man.I don't lie...

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MY REVIEW

After I watched this movie,I felt like I watched a documentary and a call for a cause rather than watching entertainment.True enough,the director of this movie believes that she has a social responsibility to bring awareness to the everyone out there on what's really happening.This movie is so much symbolic in a lot of ways and also the movie makers aim to bring awareness to everyone to be responsible in their actions. I guess it is a success.The movie was trying to say "Love Conquers all" as illustrated with Rizvan's relationship with her Ammi.Then after his Ammi died,he found love in a very special way.But even if love conquers all,we are being challenged by situations or happenings that have happened or might still soon happen.

I love this movie in a lot of obvious reasons.First,it's very real and inspiring.Second,I'm so awed and impressed of how Bollywood films grow and become competitive in the world.Third,the settings and the story is realistic and the movie story is something to look forward to.Fifth,their lead actors were really so passionate and skilled.Khan And Kajol has a natural on screen romantic chemistry.As they were really popular for their romantic chemistry years ago.Both too were really good looking and hot!(specially Kajol )...I also love this movie for making me cry and same time laugh.It actually helps encourage someone who also might have autism to be hopeful in life and for those moms to appreciate and never tire taking care of them.And most of all,for every moral lesson implied on certain parts of the movie.I also like the way how they presented the story not to promote Islam or whatever religion but to promote godliness,respect and fear to God.Although of course in real life,you don't see a devoted Muslim who entered a christian church to worship nor a devoted christian who went on a mosque to celebrate with the Muslim but what they are trying to imply is we all believe in the existence of God.It's only that we address and call God in different ways.We worship him in different ways.We acknowledge him in our lives in different ways.I'm A devoted Christian and I actually envy how Muslims were really more sincere and respectful to God.It's a sad truth,a lot of people call themselves Christians because it's the easiest scape goat.Maybe it's easier to fill out application forms or you experience lesser persecutions in most countries if you are a christian.It's good to know too that this movie encouraged their fellow Muslims to give respect to Christians.

So basically,this movie had touched 3 of which I considered most important in life-Family,faith and Love.A lot of movies might have touched this category in their stories but I think this movie was in a way unique because it has served it's purpose not just to entertain but had kept it's social responsibility to raise awareness and acceptance to everyone ..

The movie started in India,a young Rizvan was bullied by his schoolmates for being different.Then his Ammi not wanting his son to learn and suffer from his classmates cruelness had him on tutorial.Rizvan is very bright and had learned to repair anything at an early age.Her mother is very proud of him.Sometimes his bhai feels jealous because he is the center of attention.After high school,his brother got a scholarship in college at San Francisco.after graduation,he ran a company and offered to sponsor his mom and Rizvan to migrate to the US.But it never happened because his mother died even before the release of her visa.

So Rizvan traveled alone to San Francisco.I also noticed that most children or people who has some sort of disorders usually are intellectual.I mean most of them are really intelligent except EQ of course.I don't really understand why and how .I was thinking is it because of they are more focused in one area of their live? Is it because they don't have any other stuff to worry or be mindful about? I really don't know.

So going back to the story,Rizvan reached San Francisco as instructed by his brother.As it was written on his notes.Then his brother brag about his achievements and gave him a job,to sell beauty products to salons within San Francisco.It is an advantage that he can memorize all the terminologies and all those sales talk but it's of course challenging to communicate with his disorder.But he did,in fact it is where he met MAdira whom he felt inlove the first time he saw her.They became goodfriends.Amira is warm and accomodating.It is actually where the comedy part started.Rizvan researched about her and found out almost a lot of stuff about her past.He was closer to her as ever.Since MAdira thought there's nothing Rizvan don't know,she challenged him to show her a place in San Francisco that she's never went to.The more they spent time together,the more Rizvan became closer to Madira's son.Rizvan treated Sameer like his own.ANd every single day,he never tire asking MAdira to marry him.

One day, a beautiful surprise came on Madira's doorstep.Still with her sleeping robes on,Rizvan dragged her to a spot where they both watch as most part of the city where beautifully enveloped by fog.Rizvan had spent a lot of time observing and calculating when is the exact time and date it will happen so he can show it to Madira.She was so happy and impressed that this time,she asked Rizvan to marry her.And for the first time,he became very emotional that he can't even face her at the moment.

Anyway,they got married and move somewhere to start their own salon business.Everything went well.Love really conquers all not until World Trade Center was Hi Jacked by terrorist.Then the people of the United states started hating almost all Muslims whenever they see one.Even in schools,they almost call them "looser PAki" though technically Osama Bin LAden is from Afghanistan.This tragedy killed thousands of Americans simply because if hatred and selfishness of one leader who never ever considered how his people might be treated as they where scattered in the world.I find this part very true because even here in the Philippines,when ever they see some Afghans or Pakistanis around,tendency is people are scared of them.And even when traveling abroad,I can't imagine how much emotional torture they experienced from everyone else.Like people stare at them like a beast or forever a terrorist.It's been years now but it's already part of American History.Every time 9/11 is being commemorated,the pain and the memory stings not only to those who lost their loved ones but also to those Afghan and Pakistani residents who has to suffer the rejection because of one leader's error.

Anyway,Sameer's best friend tried avoiding him because his father was killed in Afghanistan during the war.Since Khan is a Muslim name,everyone started hating them.Not until a group of guys at school killed Sameer.This had devastated Madira.She blamed Rizvan's last name.Because of that last name,her son was killed.She decided to leave him.WHen Rizvan asked what she can do to be with her again,she sarcastically said go and meet the US President and tell him this; "My name is KHAN and I'm not a terrorist" that was said in anger but Rizvan took it seriously and promised her to keep his word.So with a backpack and a notebook and pen,he traveled all the way to meet the President.

He was had the chance to attend one of the President's visit in Los Angele's but when he shouted I'm not a terrorist,he was misheard and was mistaken as a terrorist so he was imprisoned and was even brought to a psychiatrist.He was under interrogation.no one believes his reason why he wanted to see the President.The FBI tried their best to get him to talk but he was consistent with his statement.With the help of his own people,(2 journalist who has an actual footage of the incident submitted the video) he was proven not guilty but still he wanted to meet the President.

A strong cyclone had struck Georgia and he remember the woman he called big Mama who sheltered him once.As the world spent their time on evening dinners while watching the news and feeling sorry for what happened,Rizvan made the difference.He went on his own to help them.The town was really in total destruction.The whole world was so touched of such kindness from a stranger.The next day,people rush to Georgia to extend their help.That includes those who despised him at first.Unfortunately,a brother whom he reported earlier to the FBI was there and attacked him using a knife,HE was rushed immediately to the hospital .When he opened his eyes,it was a beautiful surprise.It was his Mandira who really stayed with him til he gain consciousness.A teary eyed Mandira who read his journals .She hug him tight telling him she loves him so much.And with a smile on his face replied "I know"....

He and Mandira attended the new elect President's inauguration.Unexpectedly,his heroic acts went viral that even the president acknowledge Khan in his speech.He was asked to meet the President on stage.Khan was about to tell the President his purpose on seeking him when the President finished it for him saying,"yes your name is Khan and you are not a terrorist"...And he was so surprised how the President knew his name.The newly elected President humored him by saying,"well,it seems that you appeared on TV more often than I am"...

It was such a beautiful beautiful story!One of my unforgettable movie collections!

LIFE OF PI

" you have to start with reasons.It doesn't matter if some will not agree in what you believe.It's better to be that way than just accepting things blindly" [ lines and dialogue from Pi's father]

" My faith started through Hinduism but I met God through his son Jesus"

"in the end,even if God seemed indifferent towards me,he was watching.Then when my strength was gone and I almost give up ,he gave me some rest"

"I might have left a lot of people that I love but I guess life should move on.What hurts the most is not having the chance to say goodbye" [ lines and dialogue from PI]

STORY SUMMARY

The movie is in narrative form of Pi's life.it is a fantasy adventure novel by Yann Martel published in 2001.Life of Pi is divided into three sections. In the first section, the main character, Pi, an adult, reminisces about his childhood. He was named Piscine Molitor Patel after a swimming pool in France. He changes his name to "Pi" when he begins secondary school, because he is tired of being taunted with the nickname "Pissing Patel". His father owns a zoo in Pondicherry, providing Pi with a relatively affluent lifestyle and some understanding of animal psychology.[8]

Pi is raised a Hindu, but as a fourteen-year-old he is introduced to Christianity and Islam, and starts to follow all three religions as he "just wants to love God."[9][10] He tries to understand God through the lens of each religion and comes to recognize benefits in each one.

Eventually, his family decides to sell their zoo over a land dispute with the government, and sell the animals to various zoos around the world before emigrating to Canada. In the second part of the novel, Pi's family embarks on a Japanese freighter to Canada carrying some of the animals from their zoo, but a few days out of port, the ship meets a storm and sinks, resulting in his family's death. During the storm, Pi escapes death in a small lifeboat with a spotted hyena, an injured Grant's zebra, and an orangutan.

As Pi strives to survive among the animals, the hyena kills the zebra, then the orangutan, much to Pi's distress. At this point, it is discovered that a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker had been hiding under the boat's tarpaulin; it kills and eats the hyena. Frightened, Pi constructs a small raft out of flotation devices, tethers it to the boat, and retreats to it. He delivers some of the fish and water he harvests to Richard Parker to keep him satisfied, conditioning Richard Parker not to threaten him by rocking the boat and causing seasickness while blowing a whistle. Eventually, Richard Parker learns to tolerate Pi's presence and they both live in the boat.

Pi recounts various events while adrift, including discovering an island of carnivorous algae inhabited by meerkats. After 227 days, the lifeboat washes up onto the coast of Mexico and Richard Parker immediately escapes into the nearby jungle.

In the third part of the novel, two officials from the Japanese Ministry of Transport speak to Pi to ascertain why the ship sank. When they do not believe his story, he tells an alternative story of human brutality, in which Pi was adrift on a lifeboat with his mother, a sailor with a broken leg, and the ship's cook, who killed the sailor and Pi's mother and cut them up to use as bait and food. Parallels to Pi's first story lead the Japanese officials to believe that the orangutan represents his mother, the zebra represents the sailor, the hyena represents the cook, and Richard Parker is Pi himself.

After giving all the relevant information, Pi asks which of the two stories they prefer. Since the officials cannot prove which story is true and neither is relevant to the reasons behind the shipwreck, they choose the story with the animals. Pi thanks them and says, "and so it goes with God".

[ copied from WIKIPEDIA] PERSONAL REFLECTION

I am honestly in deep awe and admiration of this movie! Not only the actors but more specially the autor/director of this story.I mean how could some one ever come up with so much interesting and inspiring story.It may mean a lot depending on how one wants to see and interpret it.This movie requires critical thinking and reflection in the end and I think this is the best part of all for me.

Author Paulo Coelho once said in his book that he doesn't have any desire to allow his books in the future to be made for movies for it will ruin his purpose in writing.I agreed but after watching this movie,I realized some how someone out there is really clever enough to convey a deep and impacting message through movies without compromising the purpose of his writings.

The best part is when Pi asked the interviewer in the end which story he prefers.The first one or the second one? And the interviewer didn't expect that question to be thrown back at him.In fact,this made the interviewer ponder and see things in a different perspective.At first,he thought it was just part of his job but in the end,it was actually a learning opportunity for him.

In the same way,as a viewer it doesn't only leave me hanging but made me think deeper.Typically after watching a movie I would just try to validate if it's a good movie or not.But for this one,the first reaction was a thought about how my life had been.I sat there in deep thoughts reflecting on it and trying to understand the message behind the movie.I was so stunned and was thinking deeply about my life.I was thinking about my past.How did I spent my childhood and teen age life? Was there a moment in my life that I tried to live my life on my own terms?Am I the person who only follow instructions because they said so? On the same note,what could possibly happen if I have approached life differently back then? I was a survivor and suffered much in life and that's for sure.But have I been learning from my experience and use it as a ladder to mature and grow up?

I think I always have this late reaction tendency.I usually took so much time before learning something or realizing something is happening specially when I'm in danger.My life was endangered thrice and thanks to some random stranger who tried to drag me away while I'm in the state of shock.It's not only when I'm in danger,it also happens in my everyday life.Say for example at work.My job as a CSR requires so much skill but it took me more than 3 years to suddenly realize my purpose.It took me more than 3 years to appreciate my job.It took me more than 3 years to mature a bit by looking things in a more positive way.And same goes with my relationships.Say friendship,I thought I was far away matured already as this is always the compliment I get from other people but it was just recently when I realized I wasn't even mature at all when it comes to handling relationships.Pi's relationship to other people was also complicated.He left the woman he loved to migrate.His family died in the process.He felt certain hostility at first towards the man he was with at the boat.Along the way life is either too painful or overwhelming that we are sometimes unaware we are stuck with the same thought and belief without considering or realizing if it's just a dream or a reality.

In my relationships,I sometimes feel left out or being used.I have this certain expectation and I hurt when those were not met or at least shown to me.I wanted affection and care.I wanted loyalty and attention.Most of all,I'm very touchy and I wanted that desperately in a relationship as my source of comfort.Maybe a hug or a kiss or just a touch on the shoulder.But I rarely received that treatment.Mostly,it was me who is doing that.Until I met two incredible friends at work.At first,i feel like sometimes they are heartless and insensitive.Turns out,my impression was very wrong.In truth,they helped me to let go of my past and start rebuilding my life. They help me to stay more positive.I was grateful because even if it took me years to realize this,at least I learned! I think the bottom line is I have to move out from my teenage concept of how relationships should be and grow up and mature,act my age.Relationship is not about what I wanted to have or how I wanted things to be but sometimes it is looking beyond the surface .

Another thing that I love about this movie is how Pi's life mature in the process.How can he possibly stay positive in life considering this harsh experience? He was bullied because of his name when he was younger.He was grounded usually for trying to discover answers to his inquisitive mind.And even his faith in God is not something that he just embraced or passed on to him.He really took time to observe,understand and experience God's work in his life.What's more amazing about this movie is Pi didn't push his own belief for others to embrace too.This movie was trying to send a message that one is free to choose his own religion.One is free to choose what to believe and not just embrace everything that is being passed on to us without even understanding it at all!

I somehow became a Christian not as a result of tradition but more of a choice.At first,those Bible stories in Sunday school class was really very exciting and I always look forward to hearing such amazing stories.But when I grow older,I started to believe and experience the power of God in my life so I can say what I choose to belief is my own decision and it is bonded by God's wonderful works in my life.Then I became so much comfortable.The true test of my faith is when I started working.Before my life was kinda limited to Spiritual stuff apart from work and studying.I thought I have learned so much and I'm ready in the real world.When I started working and was confronted by reality,I was taken a back.I had my dark months that even lasted in a year.I have my own wilderness.In that span of time,I never expected my faith to be shaken,questioned and at times darkened.Did I question the existence of God?No,it was the other way around.My exposure outside tested my faith in a different way .It made me realize how God had been preparing me.Then in between,I was somehow so overwhelmed of what God had done to me that brought me so much guilt and shame.There were even times that I can't believe it.It's somehow same with Pi's encounter when he entered the church as his brother dared him to steal and drink the holy water,instead his interest focused on the crucifix wondering why Jesus was nailed.As the priest explained the significance of the cross,he can't believe it too! But that moment led young Pi to learn more about Jesus,thus believing in Him.

I can write endless reasons what I love about this movie but I can just sum it up to one thing- it is an "eye opener" to me.It really was and my love to Bollywood films grew deeper.I have it posted in Facebook because I really can't help it but be impressed of how awesome terrific their films are.I really hope Philippine cinema will also grow up from producing infidelity and sensual themed movies to inspiring ones.Everytime I watch bollywood films,I noticed the same thing and I admire them extremely for the following reasons.*they wear their race and culture proudly.No matter how modernized their films were,it always never fail to promote their culture and traditions.*they have a deep respect to their Religion or what ever faith and belief they have.Unlike US films,they use the name of God in vain if you know what I mean*the script was well written and their actors were so fit ,convincing and awesome in their roles*they never get discrouraged from becoming succesful despite the racism or being looked down by other countries*their films are simple yet always realistic,witty and same time entertaining*after watching their films,you get the feeling of encouragement and comfort

Obviously,I must have loved this movie so much that I can go on and on and on.But I would like to adopt Pi's strategy in end when giving an option or even when teaching someone- to always leave the choice to them and that would be my best influence.I have to stop believing that being influential means bending people to follow me on my own terms but rather being influential means having an extra ordinary life that people is curious about you.Being influential in decision making also means explaining all the options and possibilities and leaving them the last say.

Pi,3.1416 a number of indefinite value and so is God.So does my life therefore do not just exist but live with reason and passion.

7th Sense

2/11/2012

Plot

The film depicts the fictional life[5] of Bodhidharma (Suriya), a master of martial arts and medical remedies, who is depicted in the film as the son of a great Tamil king of the Pallava Dynasty. He is sent to China by his guru, who requests him to stop the spread of a pandemic disease existing there from spreading to India. Initially the people in China treated him as an inferior but later when he cures a little girl from the deadly disease and fights against some people who ill treated villagers there, the people of China began to respect and worship him. He begins to teach them how to cure many diseases, the skills of hypnotism and the physical training of the Shaolin monks that led to the creation of Shaolinquan. However after few years, when he expresses his desire to return to India, the villagers plot to poison him and bury him near the temple, believing that their place would be disease free if he's buried there. Bodhidharma agrees to die and subsequently becomes a fundamental figure in Chinese history, affectionately being dubbed as Damo.

The film switches to modern day China, where Dong Lee (Johnny Tri Nguyen) is given the task of starting a government planned biological war against India, known as Operation Red. Dong Lee arrives in Chennai starts this operation by injecting a virus into a street dog. This disease was the one which occurred during the time of Bodhidharma in China. Meanwhile Subha Srinivasan (Shruti Haasan), a student of genetics researches that Bodhidharma can be brought back to life if his sample of DNA is matched with another sample of DNA which she finds in Aravind (Suriya) a descendant of Bodhidharma who is working as a circus artist nearby. Subha tries to give life to Bodhidharma to end the menace of Dong Lee. But Dong Lee, who is capable of doing anything, does all impossibly bad things, mastered in "Nokku Varmam" (Hypnotism), a martial art which was actually taught to the Chinese by Bodhidharma.

Subha with the help of her friends from her genetic department tries to activate the Bodhidharma DNA in Aravind in a research centre. But Dong Lee traces Subha and her friends with the help of Subha's professor who had received a huge sum of money from the China government. But after Dong Lee traces them, he kills the professor. Dong Lee then locates the place of the research centre. Subha and her friends in the research centre escape in a van, but Dong Lee chases them and the van collapses. Aravind gets beaten badly by Dong Lee at first, but then manages to regain Bodhidharma skills somehow (in spite of the sunrays hitting him on his face which was not supposed to happen and a day before he was estimated to regain his skills). Then Aravind gets Bodhidharma's talent and defeats Dong Lee. Finally, Aravind eradicates the virus spreading. The film ends with him giving a lecture about the need for us to remember our history and to teach all our practices in the name of science and not god.

MY OWN REVIEW

First of all,I admire India for promoting their culture and local beliefs through media.Everyone knew the movie was more like of a fictional character,but at least they raise awareness to the present generation .

Of course, a lot of heroes had sacrificed their own lives so that this present time will be build on its own freedom .Yet a lot of young people today don't even know or never heard of such heroic acts in the past that we take things for granted these days .I mean there's always a good side for someone to be aware of his countries' own history and origin.If only the Phillippines will promote such desire to learn and educate the young generations about our history,culture and traditions then I bet it could have contributed a positive influence to our youths.

I mean this movie is so great.Its values are so great.Also the casts are of course beautiful and talented.The settings,the variety of the show is great and creative.They were able to carry the old world to the modern culture in a way that encourage their young to be heroic.As Bodhidarma said in the end of the movie,they are not for exports.Their human skills is not for export,it should be used for their own country.

There's also this thing that I can't help noticing when watching an Indian film.Education for them is a big deal.It seems that almost a lot would do everything to be a licensed engineer or a doctor.Basing on the movie,it must be something that is in demand in India these days.I meant their movies sometimes is a mirror to their society so I guess these are just two of the most pursued career in India.How I wish we Filipinos should give such devotion to education too.And to consumers,how I wish we can stand up for our country.BE proud sa pamamagian ng pagtangkilik ng sariling atin.Then maybe,it could have started something good.I can start practicing it on my own.

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